Attorney Senior

　　Date Posted: Jan 19, 2024

　　Requisition ID: 436725

　　Location:

　　Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

　　Work for Indiana

　　Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

　　At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

　　Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

　　About the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA):

　　FSSA was established by the Indiana General Assembly in 1991 to consolidate and better integrate the delivery of human services by state government. FSSA is a health care and social services funding agency. Ninety-four percent of the agency’s total budget is paid to thousands of service providers ranging from major medical centers to a physical therapist working with a child or adult with a developmental disability. The six care divisions in FSSA administer services to more than 1.5 million Hoosiers. FSSA’s mission is to compassionately serve Hoosiers of all ages and connect them with social services, health care and their communities.

　　Salary Statement: For attorneys with less than five years of experience since licensure, this position will be classified as Attorney Associate and traditionally starts at an annual salary of $67,314. For attorneys with 5 or more years of experience since licensure, this position will be classified as Attorney Senior and traditionally starts at an annual salary of $85,020. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

　　Role Overview: This attorney role will provide support to Indiana's Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS). DDRS manages the delivery of services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DDRS also administers Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Blind and Visually Impaired Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation.

　　Writing Sample: A recent legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages, preferably a legal brief or memorandum, is required; please attach the sample to your application.

　　A Day in the Life:

　　The essential functions of this role are as follows:

　　May train, manage, delegate to, and/or provide support for any legal support staff;

　　Advises and provides legal support to agency staff on various program and legal areas;

　　May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts;

　　Researches, interprets, and provides legal advice in relation to laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations;

　　May draft and review legislation and administrative rules;

　　Utilizes legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records relating to legal procedures;

　　Creates, prepares, and distributes documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions;

　　Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development;

　　Sets expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures;

　　May handle administrative matters and hearings while maintaining appropriate decorum, hear evidence, rule on the admissibility of evidence, and/or make reasoned decisions supported by evidence;

　　May be required to utilize litigation skills and experience relating to agency operations;

　　Organizes and manages caseload in the preparation of hearings and/or litigation;

　　May review pleadings, motions, and discovery;

　　May draft appeals or briefs, or perform legal writing assignments.

　　The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

　　What You'll Need for Success:

　　The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have

　　A Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney;

　　Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing;

　　Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules;

　　Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;

　　Ability to successfully utilize a case management system to manage a docket, case information, party information, and serve orders;

　　Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

　　This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

　　This role provides direct supervision for two or more attorneys.

　　Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

　　The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

　　Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

　　Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

　　Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

　　Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

　　Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

　　Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

　　A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

　　150 hours of paid new parent leave

　　Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

　　Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

　　12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

　　Education Reimbursement Program

　　Group life insurance

　　Referral Bonus program

　　Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

　　Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

　　Free Parking for most positions

　　Free LinkedIn Learning access

　　Equal Employment Opportunity:

　　The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

　　If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

　　The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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